A concert featuring composer Danny Elfman and his music from the movies of leading film director Tim Burton is set to play in Birmingham this autumn.

Given that it is one of only three shows in the country – after the Royal Albert Hall’s October 7 world premiere has already sold out – it looks set to become the hottest ticket in town, appealing to classical music lovers and cinema-goers alike.

One of the most interesting aspects of the concert is the inclusion of Sleepy Hollow.

The first film to be released this century was based on the classic story by Washington Irving – a New Yorker who wrote Rip Van Winkle while based in Easy Row, Edgbaston, Birmingham, from 1819-24.

The BBC Concert Orchestra will bring the music to life and the performance will be enhanced by big screen visuals of Tim Burton’s original film sketches, drawings and story boards.

Presented by Apollo Digital and conducted by John Mauceri, the concert will include a special guest performance by Danny Elfman himself.